Patrick Farmbrough

Assistant Director of Education @greenshawtrust . Former Headteacher. Interested in teaching, dogs, mountains - ideally at the same time. All views my own.

[Greenshaw Learning Trust Recruitment @gltrecruitment]

⏳ ONE DAY TO GO! ⏳

Applications for our Executive Headteacher vacancy in Plymouth close tomorrow night at 11:59pm.

Submit your application before tomorrow's deadline: https://t.co/dPTgOhnd2F

[Amy Forrester @amymayforrester]

Game changer for schools this is

[Patrick Farmbrough @PFarmbrough]

Really enjoyable day today exploring how to make sure belonging is more than just a buzzword.

[Greenshaw Learning Trust @GreenshawTrust]

Delighted to be spending the day at our ‘Culture in Action: Behaviour, Attendance & Personal Development’ conference with so many colleagues within and outside of GLT.

Looking forward to a day full of inspiration and insight, focused on how to embed ‘belonging’ into our schools.

[Jonathan Heap @MrJonathanHeap]

@GreenshawTrust at its very best. Collaboration - sharing of best practice. Always learning. Great to see so many colleagues from a whole range of schools and trusts.

[Tom Bennett OBE @tombennett71]

Some absolutely revolting people on this app, exploiting the worst vices of human nature for status and glory, or political impact. @MuftiPatel is one of the most capable and experienced people in the English system. His schools are fantastic. And none of this ghastly post is true. Report this.

[Will Bredderman @WillBredderman]

Worst of all, gym classes are making them run miles an Uber could cover in less than a minute.

[Patrick Farmbrough @PFarmbrough]

This is such an exciting opportunity

[Greenshaw Learning Trust Recruitment @gltrecruitment]

“Not yet built” doesn’t mean “not supported.”

Fernhill School’s Founding Headteacher will be backed by an experienced Trust team.

Leadership without isolation.

Closing 11 March.

#SENDLeadership #SuttonJobs

@LizEasaw @DeanAckland @GreenshawTrust @PFarmbrough @JoeAmbrose_ed

[Team GB @TeamGB]

IT’S GOLD FOR MATT WESTON!!!!!!! 🥇🥇🥇

#TeamGB | #MilanoCortina2026

[Patrick Farmbrough @PFarmbrough]

@adamboxer1 Must have a superb Head of Sixth Form!

[Greenshaw Learning Trust @GreenshawTrust]

🚨 Culture in Action: Behaviour, Attendance & Personal Development

Make 'belonging' real, not just a buzzword. Discover how to design and deliver outstanding pastoral care and personal development which transforms lives.

🔗 Find out more and register: https://t.co/d8joG4Plj2

[Greenshaw Learning Trust @GreenshawTrust]

📅 Wednesday, 18th March, 2026
⌚️ 10:00-14:30
📍 Holmleigh Park High School, Gloucester

With an exceptional lineup of speakers, networking opportunities and guided tours, this conference will provide rich insights and meaningful collaboration.

🎟️ https://t.co/d8joG4Plj2

[Greenshaw Learning Trust @GreenshawTrust]

We are delighted to announce that our CEO, Will Smith, has been appointed an OBE in the New Year Honours for his exceptional services to education.

🔗 Find out more about the impact of his leadership across the Greenshaw Learning Trust and beyond ⬇️

https://t.co/785rb4CGpT

[Patrick Farmbrough @PFarmbrough]

@adamboxer1 I do. I've sent you a DM.

[Five Acres High School @FiveAcresHigh]

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our OFSTED-rated Good, 11-16 school as a Teacher of Design Technology. For more information and to apply, please go to: https://t.co/CJoI487cqy

[Patrick Farmbrough @PFarmbrough]

Incredibly well deserved

[Five Acres High School @FiveAcresHigh]

Five Acres High School has been selected as a Behaviour and Attendance RISE Hub Lead. This recognition reflects the hard work of staff, students and families, and we’re looking forward to supporting schools across the region. You can find out more here: https://t.co/ePXewbjk1M

[Danny Chambers MP 🔸🩺 @DannyVet]

My Animal Welfare Bill has passed both the Commons and the Lords! As a vet, knowing this Bill will have a bigger impact on animal welfare than I could possibly have achieved in a lifetime treating individual animals, demonstrates how important this legislation will prove to be.

[John Dickens @JohndickensSW]

The irony of this coming as government wonders why assistant head numbers have risen so much and suggests schools look at making savings in those teams ...
https://t.co/HRZVpoBc7H

[Patrick Farmbrough @PFarmbrough]

Superb opportunity to join an absolutely wondrrful school. Closing soon!

[Broadwater School News @BroadwaterNews]

🎭 Join our Performing Arts team!
✅ Lead our Oracy programme (ESB Level 1)
✅ Inspire students across all year groups
✅ Drive GCSE Drama success
📩 Help us bring performance to life!
Application deadline is October 22nd, 9am.
https://t.co/JUlOCIeYGk

[Patrick Farmbrough @PFarmbrough]

Very exciting opportunity right here!

[Camilla Douglas @CamillaDou96800]

We are recruiting for a Deputy Headteacher @Brakenhale. A great opportunity for an experienced senior leader, to work with a fantastic team and trust. @GreenshawTrust @PFarmbrough.

https://t.co/NjhTw9HP5i

[Patrick Farmbrough @PFarmbrough]

Hard agree.

These are all remarkable schools, and starting from scratch brings its own challenges - but turning round a Special Measures school, which more often than not will have been struggling for 10+ years, is a whole different ball game.

[Adam Boxer @adamboxer1]

What do Michaela, Mercia, Mossbourne, King Solomon Academy and West London Free School have in common?

They all achieve excellent outcomes? Yup.

But also, they're all startup schools.

I think it's harder to turn a school around than to start one up, and we got in a long conversation (argument?) with Nick about whether or not startups can be a model for other schools, and how it somewhat frustrates me when we emphasise the startups, and don't look for models of best practice in turnarounds.

What do you think?

Tune in and share!